At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
1
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$30,493
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,463
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What current records say about Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts operates 1 current public-school records serving grades 08–12 in Washington, District of Columbia. NCES reports 303 students and 25.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within District of Columbia agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 45 of 66 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $30,493 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,463 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 29 of 59 in District of Columbia. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 20.7%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 25.5
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $9,148,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
Washington, District of Columbia
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 38.8842, -77.0188
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black97.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1 | 300 | 11.8:1 | 1 |
Explore schools in Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
1 current directory entries
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Showing 1–1 of 1 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media ArtsCharter | High08–12 | 300 | 11.8:1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
How many schools are in Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts has 1 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 high. 1 are identified as charter schools.
How many students attend Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25, served by 25.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 45 of 66 District of Columbia agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 295 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
The district-wide ratio is 11.9:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $30,493 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,463 for instruction. That ranks 29 of 59 comparable District of Columbia agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 300 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (202) 388-1011 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
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